Chivda / Poha

Chivda is  a quick and spicy delicious snack enjoyed  just like that. It is a favourite Indian Savory crunchy and flavourful snack mix enjoyed by all. It comes in different regional variants. Enjoy this version. It is a integral part of yearly Diwali Farhaal.

Ingredients:

Chivda

• Thin Poha /Avalakki 3 cups
• Dry coconut 1/2 cup
• Red chillies  8-10 or
• Green Chillies 8-10 chopped (it gives diff taste)
• Peanuts , Cashews
• Hurikadle/Puttani/White dal
• Salt to taste
• Sugar 1/4 tsp
• Oil   1.5 Tbsp
• Mustard seeds
• Turmeric 1/2 Tsp
• Hing
• Few Curry leaves

Method:

  In a deep pan heat the oil fry peanuts and cashew nuts, white dal and remove on a plate. Fry poha slightly to make crispy ,remove from the pan. Heat oil add mustard seeds and when it starts to pop up, add hing, turmeric, red chillies/green chillies curry leaves. Once done, add the poha  and mix well, add salt and sugar, again mix well and then add the dry coconut, cashew nuts, peanut and mix well. Store Chivda in a air tight container.

You can add fried crisps as well.


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